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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 442.51 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 442.51 and 78.64 is: 117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 442.51 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/442.51 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 442.51 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 34,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,798.99/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.95

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